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The new DVR365 Compact DVR
H264 Compression –High Resolution
Model DSD220 Series
Operations Manual
Version 4
Table of Contents
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2
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 8
1.1
FEATURES ............................................................................................................ 8
1.2
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................. 8
OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS .............................................................................. 11
2.1
FRONT PANEL ................................................................................................... 11
2.2
REAR PANEL ..................................................................................................... 13
2.2.1
2.2.2
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Overview ..................................................................................................... 13
Connection Sample ...................................................................................... 13
2.3
REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................................................... 14
2.4
MOUSE CONTROL............................................................................................. 14
2.5
VIRTUAL KEYBOARD AND FRONT PANEL .................................................... 16
2.5.1
Virtual Keyboard ......................................................................................... 16
2.5.2
Front Panel................................................................................................... 16
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................... 17
3.1
CHECK UNPACKED DVR ................................................................................ 17
3.2
HDD INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 17
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
Choose Serial HDDs .................................................................................... 17
Calculate HDD Size ..................................................................................... 17
HDD Installation.......................................................................................... 17
3.3
CD/DVD BURNER INSTALLATION ................................................................ 19
3.4
DESKTOP AND RACK MOUNTING ................................................................... 19
3.4.1
3.4.2
Desktop Mounting ....................................................................................... 19
Rack Mounting ............................................................................................ 19
3.5
CONNECTING POWER SUPPLY ........................................................................ 19
3.6
CONNECTING VIDEO INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES .................................... 19
3.6.1
3.6.2
3.7
Connecting Video Input ............................................................................... 19
Connecting Video Output............................................................................. 20
CONNECTING AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT & LOOPTHROUGHS .......................... 21
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3.7.1
3.7.2
3.7.3
3.7.4
3.7.5
3.7.6
3.7.7
3.7.8
3.8
RS232 ................................................................................................................ 26
3.9
RS485 ................................................................................................................ 26
3.10
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Audio Input/One Audio Output .................................................................... 21
Looping video (available on certain 8 and 16 way DVRs only) .................... 22
Matrix Video Output (optional).................................................................... 22
Alarm Input and Relay Output ..................................................................... 22
Alarm Input ................................................................................................. 22
Alarm Output............................................................................................... 23
Alarm Input and Output Details ................................................................... 23
Relay Output Description............................................................................. 24
OTHER INTERFACES ..................................................................................... 26
OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ............................................. 28
4.1
LOGIN, LOGOUT & MAIN MENU ................................................................... 28
4.1.1
Login ........................................................................................................... 28
4.1.2
Main Menu .................................................................................................. 28
4.1.3
Logout ......................................................................................................... 29
4.1.4
Auto Resume after Power Failure................................................................. 29
4.1.5
Replace Button Battery (If DVR looses time or will not display correct
date/time) .................................................................................................................... 29
4.2
RECORDING OPERATION ................................................................................. 30
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.3
SEARCH & PLAYBACK ..................................................................................... 32
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.4
Live Viewing ............................................................................................... 30
Manual record.............................................................................................. 30
Search Menu ................................................................................................ 32
Basic Operation............................................................................................ 33
Calendar .......................................................................................................... 35
RECORD SETUP (SCHEDULE) .......................................................................... 36
4.4.1 Schedule Menu ................................................................................................... 36
4.4.2 Basic Operation .................................................................................................. 36
4.5
DETECT .............................................................................................................. 38
4.5.1 Go to Motion Detect Menu ................................................................................. 38
4.5.2 Motion Detect..................................................................................................... 38
4.5.3 Video Loss ......................................................................................................... 41
4.5.4 Camera Masking................................................................................................. 41
4.6
ALARM SETUP AND ALARM ACTIVATION .................................................... 42
4.7
BACKUP ............................................................................................................ 44
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4.8
PTZ CONTROL AND COLOUR SETUP ............................................................. 45
4.8.1 Cable Connection ............................................................................................... 45
4.8.2 PTZ Setup........................................................................................................... 45
PRESET/ PATROL/PATTERN/SCAN ................................................................ 46
4.9
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4.9.1 Preset Setup ....................................................................................................... 47
4.9.2 Activate Preset.................................................................................................... 47
4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup) .................................................................................... 47
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour) ......................................................................................... 47
4.9.5 Pattern Setup...................................................................................................... 47
4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function.................................................................................... 48
4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup ................................................................................................. 48
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan............................................................................................. 48
MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS.............................................................. 49
5.1
MENU TREE....................................................................................................... 49
5.2
MAIN MENU .................................................................................................... 49
5.3
SETTING ............................................................................................................ 50
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7
5.3.8
5.3.9
5.3.10
General ............................................................................................................ 50
Encode............................................................................................................. 51
Schedule ...................................................................................................... 51
RS232.......................................................................................................... 51
Network....................................................................................................... 52
Alarm........................................................................................................... 59
Detect .......................................................................................................... 59
Pan/Tilt/Zoom.............................................................................................. 59
Display ........................................................................................................ 60
Default ......................................................................................................... 61
5.4
SEARCH.............................................................................................................. 61
5.5
ADVANCED ........................................................................................................ 61
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.3
5.5.4
5.5.5
HDD Management ....................................................................................... 62
Alarm Output............................................................................................... 63
Alarm Input ................................................................................................. 63
Manual Record............................................................................................. 63
Account ....................................................................................................... 63
5.5.6
Auto Maintain.................................................................................................. 64
5.5.7
TV Adjust .................................................................................................... 64
5.5.8
Video Matrix (Optional)............................................................................... 65
5.6
INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 69
5.6.1
HDD Information......................................................................................... 69
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5.6.2
5.6.3
5.6.4
5.6.5
5.7
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BPS.............................................................................................................. 70
Log .............................................................................................................. 70
Version ........................................................................................................ 70
Online Users ................................................................................................ 71
EXIT ................................................................................................................... 71
ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU .................................................................................. 72
6.1
GO TO PAN/TILT/ZOOM MENU ...................................................................... 72
6.1.1
6.2
3D Intelligent Positioning Key ..................................................................... 73
PRESET /PATROL / PATTERN /BORDER FUNCTION..................................... 73
Preset Setup ..................................................................................................... 74
6.2.2
Activate Preset ............................................................................................. 74
6.2.3
Patrol Setup ................................................................................................. 74
6.2.4
Activate Patrol ............................................................................................. 74
6.2.5
Pattern Setup.................................................................................................... 74
6.2.6
Activate Pattern Function............................................................................. 74
6.2.7
Border Setup ................................................................................................ 75
6.2.8
Activate Border Function ............................................................................. 75
WEB CLIENT OPERATION................................................................................... 76
6.2.1
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7.1
NETWORK CONNECTION ................................................................................. 76
7.2
LOGIN AND LOGOUT ........................................................................................ 76
SIGHTBOSS SYSTEM ........................................................................................... 103
8.1
FEATURES ........................................................................................................ 103
8.2
ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................ 103
8.3
OVERVIEW....................................................................................................... 103
8.4
MORE DETAILS ............................................................................................... 104
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................................. 105
11 NETWORKING A DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER .............................................. 109
11.1 BASIC NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................. 109
11.2.1 OPTION 1 : CONNECT A DVR DIRECTLY TO A SINGLE PC .................................... 112
11.2.2 OPTION 2 : CONNECT A DVR TO A PC VIA A SWITCH OR HUB.............................. 113
11.2.3 OPTION 3 : CONNECTING FOR INTERNET ACCESS ................................................. 114
APPENDIX A
HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION ............................................... 116
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This operating manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of
your system.
Here you can find information about this series DVR features and functions, as well as a
detailed menu tree.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!
Important Safeguards and Warnings
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Electrical safety
The installation and operation of this DVR must conform to UK electrical safety standards.
We accept no liability or responsibility for problems caused by improper handling or
installation.
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Transportation Security and Installation
Ensure that during transportation and installation of this equipment that the DVR is not
subject to vibration, dampness or mishandling.
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Installation
Keep upright and handle with care.
Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on top of the DVR or near any air vents.
4
Qualified engineers needed
All examination and repair work must be undertaken by a qualified service engineer.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorised modifications or repairs.
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Environment
The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and any
inflammable or explosive substances etc.
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6. Accessories
Only use accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components listed below are
included:
l One power cable
l One Ethernet cable
l Four HDD cables
l Alarm & relay terminal blocks
l Extensional cable (for audio, loop & matrix)
l One remote control (including the battery)
l One USB mouse
l One CD (including DVR manual and Client software)
l A package of installation fittings
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1 Features and Specifications
1.1 Features
This series DVR has the following features:
l H.264 compression algorithm.
l Real-time live display up to 16 cameras, up to 400fps recording for CIF. Note fps relates
to 16 channel model.
l Pentaplex function: live, recording, playback, backup & remote access
l Intelligent search and playback support. You can playback motion detection video that
occurs in an area you select.
l 4 HDDs supported and CD-RW/DVD-RW.
l Multiple control methods: front panel, IR remote control, keyboard, USB mouse and
network keyboard.
l Smart video detection: motion detection, camera masking and video loss.
l Smart camera settings: privacy masking, camera lock, colour setting, and title display.
l Pan Tilt Zoom and Speed Dome Control: more than 60 protocols supported, preset, scan,
auto pan, auto tour, pattern and auxiliary functions.
l Easy backup methods: USB, CD-RW/DVD-RW and network download
l Alarm triggering screen tips, buzzer, PTZ preset, e-mail, FTP upload.
l Smart HDD Management: HDD hibernation, HDD faulty alarm and Raid functionality.
l Powerful network software: built-in web server, EPSS. Networking access for remote
live viewing, recording, playback, setting, system status, event log, e-mail and FTP
function.
l Dual encoding stream support; flexible for network transmission.
1.2 Specifications
Models
DSD200 Series
System
Main Processor
Operating System
System Resources
User Interface
Control Device
Input Method
System Status
4/8/16 channel models
High performance embedded microprocessor
Embedded LINUX
Pentaplex function: live, recording, playback, backup &
remote access
GUI, on-screen menu tips.
Front panel, USB mouse, keyboard, IR remote
control, network keyboard,.
Numeral/Character/Denotation
HDD status, data stream statistics, log record, bios
version, on-line user and etc.
Video
Video Input
4/8/16 Channel, BNC, 1.0Vp-p, 75 , looping(optional),
Video Output
2-channel TV output BNC, 1.0Vp- p, 75 ,1 VGA output, matrix
output (optional)
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Video Standards
Video Compression
Video Resolution
Video Recording
Video Display Split
Tour Display
Image Quality
Privacy Masking
Camera Lock
Camera Adjustment
Video Information
PAL 625Line 50f/s
NTSC 525Line 60f/s
H.264
Format
NTSC
PAL
CIF
352 * 240
352 * 288
CIF: PAL 1f/s-25f/s NTSC 1f/s-30f/s
Full and multiple screen display, 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 / 16 (Models vary)
Provided
1~6 level (level 6 is the best but will use more HDD space)
Self-defined four-sided zone for privacy masking for each camera
Camera lock facility
Adjust colour according to different time periods
Camera title, time, video loss, camera lock, motion detection and
recording
Adjust TV output colour & display zone
TV Output Adjustment
Audio
Audio Input
4/8/16 channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30K
bidirectional Audio Input 1-channel, RCA, 200-2800mV, 30K
Audio Output
1-channel, RCA, 200-3000mv, 5K
Audio Compression
ADPCM
Video Detection & Alarm
Motion Detection
Zones: 192 (16*12) detection zones
Sensitivity: 1~6 (level 6 is highest)
Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm & FTP
Video Loss
Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm & FTP
Camera masking
Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm & FTP
Alarm Input
4/8/16 channel, programmable, ground, manual open/closed
Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm & FTP
Relay output
3/6/6-channel, 30VDC, 1A, NO/NC, form-C
Hard Disk
Hard Disk
4 SATA ports, 4 HDDs supported.
Space Occupation
Audio
14.4MB/H Video
HDD Management
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400MB/H
Hard disk hibernation technology, HDD faulty alarm & Raid
(Redundancy)
Record, Playback & Backup
Recording Mode
Manual, continuous, video detection (including motion detection,
camera masking, video loss), Alarm
Recording Priority
Manual >Alarm >Video Detection >Continuous.
Recording Interval
1 to 120 minutes (default: 60 minutes)
Overwrite Mode
Provided
Raid Function
Provided
Search Mode
Time/Date, Alarm, Motion Detection & exact search (accurate to
one second)
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Playback
Digital Zoom
Backup Mode
Network
Interface
Network Functions
Remote operation
1-channel playback. Play, pause, stop, rewind, fast play, slow
play, next file, previous file, next camera, previous camera, full
screen, repeat, shuffle & backup selection.
Selected zone can zoom into full screen during playback
Memory stick/ USB HDD/ USB CD-RW/DVD-RW/ built-in
SATA Burner/ network download
RJ-45 Port (10/100M)
TCP/IP, DHCP, DDNS, PPPoE, E-mail, FTP
Monitor, PTZ control, playback, system setting, file download,
log information
Auxiliary Interface
USB Interface
RS232
RS485
Environmental
Power Supply
Power Consumption
220V 50Hz / 110V 60Hz
25W/30W/40W (4ch/8ch/16ch)
Working Temperature
-10
Power Consumption
Working Humidity
Atmosphere Pressure
Dimension
Weight
Mounting
25W/30W/40W (4ch/8ch/16ch)
10%~90%
86kpa~106kpa
1.5U, 440mmx460mmx68mm (W*D*H)
6.0KG
Desktop or rack
2 USB 2.0 ports, 1 for mouse control, 1 for backup.
Keyboard, PC communication
PTZ control
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2 Overview and Controls
This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install this
series DVR for the first time, please refer to this part first.
2.1 Front Panel
This series DVR front panel is shown as in Figure 2-1 .
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Figure 2-1
Ref
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DVD Writer
Recording Channels
Escape button
Function button
Dual function keys
Tri-functional keys
Type
CD/DVD-R
Display
ESC
Fn
Speed/Numeric keys
Direction/Numeric/Enter keys
Identifier
Backup device
Channels recording
Exiting from menus
Press to enter function
Select speed/numerics 5-9,0
Select direction/numerics 1-4,
Enter functions
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Power button
Writer Tray button
Time
LEDs
Record button
Shift button
USB connection
Power On/Off
Writer tray open and close
Display
Status, ACT and Power
REC
Shift
USB connector
Switch power on or off
Press to enter CD/DVD media
Time display
DVR functions
Manual record button
Shift function
USB 2 input for mouse
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Function
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2.2 Rear Panel
2.2.1 Overview
Please refer to Figure 2-1 for information.
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Figure 2-1
2.2.2 Connection Sample
Here is a connection sample for your reference. See Figure 2-2.
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Figure 2-4
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2.3 Remote Control
The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-3.
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Figure 2-2
Figure 2-3
Serial Number
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Function
Remote switch
Multiple-window switch
0-9 number key
Record
Auxiliary key
Confirm /menu key
Cancel
Direction key
Forward
Previous
Back
Next
Slow play
Stop
Fast play
Play/Pause
2.4 Mouse Control
System displays password input box if you have not logged in.
In real-time monitor mode, you can go to the main menu.
Left click
When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu content.
mouse
Implement the control operation.
Modify checkbox or motion detection status.
Click combo box to display drop down list
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In the input box you can select various input methods. If you left click the
corresponding button on the panel you can input numerals, upper and lower case
letters or symbols. The arrow
stands for backspace button and the underline
stands for the space button.
In text mode: The _ stands for inputting a backspace and the
stands for deleting
the previous character.
In numeral input mode: The _ stands for clear and the
previous numeral.
stands for deleting the
When inputting a special symbol, you can click corresponding numeral in the front
panel to input. For example, click numeral 1 you can input“/”, or you can click the
numeral in the on-screen keyboard directly.
Double left
Implement special control operation such as double click one item in the file list to
mouse click
playback the video.
In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in full-window.
Right click
mouse
Double left click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window mode.
In real-time monitor mode, the shortcut menu is displayed: One-window, Fourwindows, Nine-windows and Sixteen-windows, Pan/Tilt/Zoom, Colour setting,
Search, Record, Alarm output, Alarm input and Main menu.
The Pan/Tilt/Zoom and Colour setting applies for current selected channel.
If you are in multiple-window mode, system automatically switches to the
corresponding channel.
Exit current menu without saving the modification.
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Press middle
In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.
button
Switch the items in the check box.
Page up or page down
Move mouse
Select current control or move control
Drag mouse
Select motion detection zone
Select privacy mask zone.
2.5 Virtual Keyboard and Front Panel
2.5.1 Virtual Keyboard
The system supports two input methods: numeral input and upper and lower case letter input.
Move the cursor to the text column. The text is shown as blue and input button is displayed to
the right. Click that button to switch between numeral input and upper/lower case letters.
Use > or < to shift between lower and upper case characters.
2.5.2 Front Panel
Move the cursor to the text column. Click Fn key and use direction keys to select number you
want. Please click enter button to input.
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3 Installation and Connections
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR
Please ensure the DVR is unpacked and complete on receipt and that there is no visible
damage. The carriers will not accept responsibility for any damage unless reported within
24 hours of receipt and accompanied by the delivery reference number. Note that when
receiving damaged goods the customer should sign the carrier’s delivery note as “Damaged”
or “Not Checked”if not checked immediately.
3.2 HDD Installation
3.2.1 Choose Serial HDDs
We recommend Seagate HDD of 7200rpm or higher.
3.2.2 Calculate HDD Size
This series have no limit to HDD capacity. You can use 120Gb -750Gb HDD to guarantee
higher stability.
The formula for calculating total HDD size is:
Total Capacity (Mb) = Camera Amount * Recording Hours * HDD Usage Per Hour (M/h)
H.264 compression is ideal for standalone DVRs. It can save more than 30% HDD capacity
than standard MPEG4. When you calculate the total HD capacity, you should estimate the
average HDD capacity per hour for each channel.
For example, for a 4-ch DVR, the average capacity of HDD usage per hour per channel is
200M/h. If the DVR records video for12 hours each day for 30 days, the total capacity of
HDDs required for 4 channels will be 4 channels * 30 days * 12 hours * 200 M/h = 288Gb.
So you need to install one 300Gb HDD or 2 x 160Gb HDDs.
3.2.3 HDD Installation
Data ribbons, fastening screws and smart HDD shelf design are already provided in the
accessories.
Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.
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1. Dismantle the screws from the front and real panels.
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2. Remove the upper cover
3. Unfasten the HDD power cable.
4. Connect to data connection cable
and then plug in the HDD power cable.
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5. Fixing the HDD in the DVR.
When installing HDD, please keep the side of the screw holes face down.
6. Place the upper cover back on and screw down firmly .
After HDD installation, please check connection of data ribbon and power cord.
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3.3 CD/DVD Burner Installation
For built-in burner, you can dismantle front plate to install CD burner. This built-in burner
should be a USB serial burner.
3.4 Desktop and Rack Mounting
3.4.1 Desktop Mounting
To prevent surface damage, please make sure that the rubber feet are securely installed on the
four corners of the bottom of the unit.
Position the unit to allow for cable and power cord clearance at the rear of the unit. Be sure
that the air flow around the unit is not obstructed.
3.4.2 Rack Mounting
The DVR occupies two rack units of vertical rack space.
The hardware necessary to mount the DVR into a rack is supplied with the unit.
Rear doors may be used only on rack columns that are more than 26 inches (66.0 cm) deep.
Install the cabinet in a ventilated place. Avoid extreme heat, humid or dusty conditions. You
should regularly use a soft dry brush to clean opening outlet and cooling fan etc.
3.5 Connecting Power Supply
Please check that input voltage and device power button match.
We recommend you use a UPS to guarantee stable operation, DVR life span and support
other peripheral equipment such as cameras.
3.6 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices
3.6.1 Connecting Video Input
The DVR automatically detects the video standard (PAL or NTSC) whenever you connect a
video input. It accepts both colour and black-and-white, and analog video.
NOTE:
l Enabling line lock on cameras may cause video distortion. There may be noise in the
camera’s power source. If video from one or more cameras is distorted, we recommend
you disable line lock on the camera as your first troubleshooting step.
l If a video distribution amplifier is installed between the video source and the DVR, do
not set the output video level above 1 Vp-p.
To connect each video input:
1. Connect a coaxial cable to the camera or other analog video source.
2. Connect the coaxial cable to the video in connector on the rear panel.
Please refer to Figure 3-1 for more information.
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NOTE:
You need to use a BNC installation tool to connect coaxial cables to the rear panel.
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Figure 3-1
3.6.2 Connecting Video Output
This section provides information about physically connecting video display devices to the
DVR. See Figure 3-2.
If you connect the DVR with a TV monitor or VGA monitor, the DVR can automatically
detect the monitor type. Without any output device, by default, the DVR is configured to use
a TV monitor. In this case, if your application requires a VGA monitor, you have to press the
button “FN”or Shift on the front panel.
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NOTE:
Video output 1 and VGA can’t display at the same time. But Video output 2 can display
properly with Video Output 1 or VGA.
Figure 3-2
Figure 3-2
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3.7 Connecting Audio Input/Output & Loopthroughs
For the 25-pin or 37-pin interface, different models include different functions.
For example, DSD224 has 4-channel audio inputs, 1 audio output, I
bidirectional audio input. See Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3
3.7.1 Audio Input/One Audio Output
The DSD226 has 16 looping video inputs, 1 matrix video output, 4 audio inputs, a
bidirectional audio input and 1 audio output.
Audio input, bidirectional audio input and audio output
The DVR encodes audio and video signals simultaneously, which lets you control audio at the
monitored location.
To set up audio:
1. Make sure your audio input device matches the RCA input level. If the device and RCA
input levels do not match, audio distortion problems may occur.
2. Make sure the audio connector is wired as follows:
Connect a line input device or pre-amplified microphone to the audio connector for the video
channel on the rear panel.
Figure 3-4
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3.7.2 Looping video (available on certain 8 and 16 way DVRs only)
Certain DVRs support looping video. It passes the video input to a monitor or other analog
video device.
To use looping video:
1. Connect a coaxial cable to the video out connector on 37-pin interface.(not on 25 pin)
Please note you need to use a BNC connection on coaxial cables to the rear panel.
2. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the analog device.
3.7.3 Matrix Video Output (optional)
Use video matrix output connector during installation to display video sequentially from each
video input. The unit displays each channel for selected seconds. You can use this feature to
verify camera installation.
To display video from each connected video source:
1. Connect a video monitor to the video matrix output connector.
2. Turn the DVR on, the monitor, and each video matrix output source.
3. Verify the video from each source and troubleshoot as necessary.
Please refer to Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5
3.7.4 Alarm Input and Relay Output
The DVR offers 4/8/16 alarm inputs for external signaling devices, such as door contacts or
motion detectors. Each alarm input can be either normally open or normally closed. Once
configured, an alarm input can invoke many different activities, including triggering a relay
device, sending an alert to a security office or storing pre-alarm video to the DVR.
3.7.5 Alarm Input
You should check whether your alarm input mode is a grounding alarm input or not.
For this series DVR, grounding signal is needed for alarm input.
If you need to connect two units or one DVR and other device, please use relay to separate
them.
Please refer to Figure 3-6 for more information.
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Figure 3-6
3.7.6 Alarm Output
Do not connect alarm output port directly to a high power load (no more than 1 A).
You can use the lower green terminal block to make the connection between the alarm output
port and the load.
Please refer to Figure 3- for more information.
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Figure 3-7
3.7.7 Alarm Input and Output Details
You can refer to the following sheet and Figure 3-8 for alarm input and output
information.
Parameter
Grounding Alarm
Ground
Ground line
Alarm Input
Relay Output
1, 2, … , 16
1,2,3,4: NO and C(Normally Open and Com)
5: NO,C and NC(Normally Open, Com, Normally Closed)
6: Ctrl 12V(This is used to reset the sensor)
RS485 communication port. They are used to control devices
such as PTZ.
This should input an external power input.
485 A
+12
B
C
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Figure 3-8
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4/8/16-ch grounding alarm inputs. (Normal open or Normal close type)
Please parallel connect COM end and GND end of the alarm detector (Provide external
power to the alarm detector).
Please parallel connect the Ground of the DVR and the ground of the alarm detector.
Please connect the NC port of the alarm sensor to the DVR alarm input (ALARM)
If you need to reset the triggered alarm remotely, you can use DVR to supply controllable
12 V power to the alarm detector such as the smoke detector.
Use the same ground with that of DVR if you use external power to the alarm device.
Figure 3-9
3.7.8 Relay Output Description
l 3/6/6 way relay alarm output. Provide external power to external alarm device.
l To avoid over loading, please read the following relay parameter sheet carefully.
(See table below)
l The controllable +12v can be used to restore the smoke detector.
Please refer to Figure 3-10 for alarm input module information.
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Figure 3-10
Please refer to Figure 3-11 for alarm output module information.
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Figure 3-11
Relay Specification
Model:
Relay contacts
Rating
resistance
load
Insulation
JRC-27F
Silver
Rated switch capacity
Maximum switch power
Maximum switch voltage
Maximum switch currency
between contacts with same
polarity
between contacts with
different polarity
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30VDC 2A, 125VAC 1A
125VA 160W
250VAC, 220VDC
1A
1000VAC 1minute
1000VAC 1minute
between contact and winding
between contacts with same
Surge voltage
polarity
Length of open 3ms max
time
3ms max
Length of
close time
Longevity
Mechanical
Electrical
Temperature
-40 ~+70
1000VAC 1minute 50/60Hz
1500V (10×160us)
50×106 times (3Hz)
200×103 times (0.5Hz)
3.8 RS232
PLEASE NOTE THAT RS232 IS NOT SUPPORTED.
You can connect the DVR with POS or Keyboard through RS232.
With POS system, the DVR can communicate through RS232 and network. For the POS
system, the DVR can integrate the text content and even search the record through the info.
This series DVR also support NKB operation. You can operate the DVR from the keyboard
controls instead of using the control pad on the front panel of the unit.
To connect a NKB keyboard to the DVR:
1. Assemble the KBD keyboard according to the instructions in its accompanying installation
manual.
2. Connect the KBD keyboard into one of the RS232 ports on the DVR or through network.
3.9 RS485
When the DVR receives a camera control command, it transmits that command up the coaxial
cable to the PTZ device. RS485 is a single-direction protocol; the PTZ
device can’t return any data to the unit. To enable the operation, connect the PTZ device to
the RS485(A,B) input on the DVR. Since RS485 is disabled by default for each camera, you
must enable the PTZ settings first. This series DVR supports multiple protocols such as
Pelco-D, Pelco-P etc.
Connecting PTZ devices to the DVR:
1. Connect RS485 A,B on the DVR rear panel.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the RS485 connections on the camera.
3. Follow the instructions for configuring a camera to enable each PTZ device on the DVR.
3.10 Other Interfaces
There are other interfaces on the DVR, such as USB ports. Refer to
Figure 3-12 for more information.
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Figure 3-12
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4 Overview of Navigation and Controls
Before operation, please make sure you have properly installed HDDs and all the cable
connections.
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu
4.1.1 Login
When the system boots up, default video display is in multiple-window mode.
Click Enter or left click mouse, you can see the login interface. See Figure 4-1.
System consists of four accounts:
l Username: admin. Password: admin. (administrator, local and network)
l Username: 888888. Password: 888888. (administrator, local only)
l Username: 666666. Passwords: 666666 (Lower authority user who can only monitor,
playback, backup and etc.)
l Username: default. Password: default (hidden user)
For your system security, please modify you password after first login.
You can use USB mouse, front panel, remote controller or keyboard to input. About input
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method: Click
to switch between numerics, upper and lower case alpha and symbols.
Note:
If more than three login failure attempts occur within 30 minutes the DVR will alarm and
this will result in an account lock. To release, reboot the DVR or wait 30 minutes to clear.
Figure 4-1
4.1.2 Main Menu
After you log in, the system main menu is displayed. See Figure 4-2.
There are a total of six icons: Search, Information, Setting, Backup, Advanced and
Shutdown. If you move the cursor to highlight the icon you then double click mouse to
enter the sub-menu.
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Figure 4-2
4.1.3 Logout
There are two ways for you to log out.
One is from menu option:
In the main menu, click shutdown button, you will see the interface shown below. See
Figure 4-3.
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Figure 4-3
There are several options available. See Figure 4-4.
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Figure 4-4
The other option is to press the power button on the front panel for at least 3 seconds and
system will stop all operations. Then you can click the power button in the rear panel to
turn off the DVR.
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure
The system can automatically backup video and resume previous working status after
power failure.
4.1.5 Replace Button Battery (If DVR looses time or will not display correct date/time)
Please make sure to use the same battery model if possible. We recommend replacing
battery regularly to guarantee system time accuracy. If DVR is not connected to power
for long periods this will quickly drain button battery.
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4.2 Recording Operation
4.2.1 Live Viewing
When you login, the system is in live viewing mode. You can see system date, time and
channel name. If you want to change system date and time, you can refer to general
settings (Main Menu->Setting->General). If you want to modify the channel name, please
refer to the display settings (Main Menu->Setting->Display)
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Recording status
3
Video loss
2
Motion detection
4
Camera lock
Note: Please refer to the following sheet for channel status.
stands for opening switch
function,
stands for closing switch function.
4.2.2 Manual record
Note:
You need to have proper rights to implement the following operations. Please make sure
the HDDs have been properly installed.
4.2.2.1 Manual record menu
There are two ways for you to go to the manual record menu.
l Right click mouse or in the main menu, Advanced->Manual Record.
l In live viewing mode, click record button in the front panel or record button in the remote
control.
Manual record menu is shown as in Figure 4-5.
4.2.2.2 Basic operation
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There are three statuses: schedule/manual/stop. Highlight icon ”to select corresponding
channel.
l Manual: the highest priority. After manual setup, all selected channels will begin ordinary
recording.
l Schedule: channel records as you have set in recording setup (Main Menu->Setting>Schedule)
l Stop: all channels stop recording.
Figure 4-5
4.2.2.3 Enable/disable record
Please check current channel status:
”means it is in recording status,
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”means it is not in recording status.
You can use mouse or direction key to highlight channel number. See Figure 4-6.
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Figure 4-6
4.2.2.4 Enable all channel recording
Highlight
below All to enable all channel recording.
All channel Schedule record
Please highlight “ALL”after “Schedule”. See Figure 4-7.
When system is in schedule recording, all channels will record as you have previously set
(Main menu->Setting->Schedule).
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The corresponding indication light in front panel will turn on.
Figure 4-7
All channel Manual record
Please highlight “ALL”after “Manual.”See Figure 4-8.
When system is in manual recording, all scheduled set up you have set will be deleted.
((Main menu->Setting->Schedule)).
You will see indication lights on front panel turn on and system begins manual recording.
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Figure 4-8
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4.2.2.5 Stop all channel recording
Please highlight “ALL”after “Stop”. See Figure 4-9.
System stops all channel recording no matter what mode you have set in the menu (Main
menu->Setting->Schedule)
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Figure 4-9
4.3 Search & Playback
4.3.1 Search Menu
There are two ways for you to go to search menu.
l Click Pause/Play button in the remote control.
l Click search in the main menu.
Search interface is shown as below. See Figure 4-10.
Usually there are three file types:
l R: regular recording file.
l A: external alarm recording file.
l M: motion detection recording file
l C: card and pos test overlay recording file (For special series only)
There are several playback windows. System supports 2-ch playback.
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Figure 4-10
Please refer to the following sheet for more information.
Reference Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Function
Play
Backward
Stop
Slow play
Fast play
Previous frame
Next frame
Volume
Previous file
Next channel
Next file
Previous channel
Search
Backup
This DVR supports 2-channel simultaneous playback.
4.3.2 Basic Operation
4.3.2.1 Playback
There are various search modes: video type, channel number or time. The system can
display 32 files on one screen. You can use page up/down button to view if there is more
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than one page. Select the file name and double click mouse (or click enter button) to view
file content.
4.3.2.2 Accurate playback
Input time (h/m/s) in the time column and then click playback button.
4.3.2.3 Synchronized playback function when playback
During the playback process, click channel number using numeric key to switch to the
corresponding video channel at the same time.
4.3.2.4 Digital zoom
When the system is in full-screen playback mode, drag your mouse on the screen to select
a section and then left click mouse to select digital zoom. You can right click mouse to
exit.
4.3.2.5 File backup
System supports backup operation during search. Just enter a before file name (multiple
choices) and then click the backup button (Button 14 in Figure 4-10).
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4.3.2.6 Slow playback and fast playback
Please refer to the following sheet for slow play and fast playback function.
Button
Fast play button 8
Illustration
In playback mode, click this button to
switch between various fast play modes
such as fast play 1,fast play 2 and
more.(Fast play 1 means fast play level
1 and is not speed related)
Remarks
Frame rate may
vary due to
different versions.
In playback mode, click this button to
Slow play button
switch between various slow play modes
(Or you can turn the
outer ring jog counter such as slow play 1 or slow play 2.
clockwise.)
3
Play/Pause
4
Previous/next
In slow playback mode, click this button
to switch between play/pause modes.
In playback mode, you can click | and
} to view previous or next video in
current channel.
4.3.2.7 Fast forward/fast backward and frame by frame playback
Special Functions of
Shuttle and Jog
Illustration
Remarks
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In forward or
backward mode,
double click
Pause/Play button to
get normal
playback.
Fast forward (outer
ring jog clockwise)
When in playback, turn the shuttle
(outer ring) clockwise one turn: you
can view in fast level 1
Turn it twice you get fast level 2. You
can continue turning to get different
speeds.
Fast backward (outer
ring counter jog
clockwise)
Frame rate may
When in playback, turn the shuttle
(outer ring) anti clock-wise one turn, to vary due to different
view in backward level 1. Turn it twice version.
to get backward level 2. You can
continue turning to get different
speeds.
Manual playback
frame by frame
In playback mode, click play/pause
button, slowly turn the jog (inner dial)
clock-wise to view frame by frame,
counter clock wise to view I frame
playback.
4.3.2.8 Backward playback and frame by frame playback
Button
Backward play
| in playback
interface.
Illustration
In normal playback mode, left click
backward play button, system begins
backward playback.
Double click backward play button again,
system goes to pause mode.
Manual playback
frame by frame.
Click pause button in normal playback mode
and slowly turn the jog (inner dial) clockwise to view frame by frame or anti clock
wise to view I frame playback.
Remarks
When system is in
backward play or
frame by frame
playback mode, you
can click play
button to go to
normal playback.
Note:
All the operations here (such as playback speed, channel, time and progress) are related to
hardware version. Note that some series DVRs do not
support some functions or playback speeds.
4.3.3
Calendar
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Click calendar icon
in Figure 4-10, and the system displays a calendar for your
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reference. Highlighted dates mean that there are recorded files for that day. You can click
blue dates to view file lists. In Figure 4-11, there are video files for March 13th and 14th.
Double click the dates to view file lists.
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4.4 Record Setup (Schedule)
Figure 4-11
When the system boots up, it is in default 24-hour regular mode. You can set record type
and time in schedule interface.
4.4.1 Schedule Menu
In the main menu, from setting to schedule, you can go to schedule menu. See Figure
4-12.
There are three record types: R-Regular, MD-Motion detection, A- Alarm.
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Figure 4-12
4.4.2 Basic Operation
There are total six periods. See Figure 4-12.
l Channel: Please select the channel number first. You can select “all”if you want to set all
channels.
l Week day: There are eight options: ranges from Saturday to Sunday and All.
l Prerecord: System supports prerecord function. The previous one to three seconds of
video before an alarm occurs can be included in recorded video.
l Redundancy: System supports redundancy backup function. You can highlight
Redundancy button to activate this function. Please note, before enabling this function,
please set at least one HDD as redundant.(Main menu->Advanced->HDD Management)
l Record types: There are three types: regular, motion detection (MD) and Alarm.
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Please highlight icon
to select the corresponding function. After setup please click
save button and system then returns to the previous menu.
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At the bottom of the menu, there are colour bars for your reference. Green stands for regular
recording, yellow stands for motion detection and red stands for alarm recording.
SPECIAL NOTE: If you are selecting one period e.g 00:00 ~ 24:00 you should only
highlight Regular, MD or Alarm box for Period 1. The six periods allow for a 24 hour period
to be broken down into a maximum of six periods as per diagram above.
4.4.2.1 Quick Setup
This function allows you to copy one channel setup to another. After setting channel 1, you
can click copy button and then turn to channel 2 and then click paste button. You can finish
settings for one channel and then click the save button or you can finish all setup and then
click save button.
4.4.2.2 Redundancy
Redundancy function allows you to copy recorded files on other disk drives. These files
are created, packaged and closed simultaneously. When there is file damage on one disk,
you can access the other disk. You can use this function to maintain data reliability and
safety. In the main menu, from Setting to Schedule, you can highlight redundancy button
to enable this function. See Figure 4-12.
In the main menu, from Advanced to HDD management, you can set one or more disk(s)
as redundant. You can select from the dropdown list. See . System auto overwrites old
files once hard disk is full.
Please note only read/write disk or read-only disk can backup file and support file search
function, so you need to set at least one read-write disk otherwise you cannot record
video.
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About redundancy setup:
l
If current channel is not recording,
current setup gets activated when
the channel begins recording the
next time.
l If current channel is recording now,
the redundancy setup will get
activated right away so the current
file will be closed and a new file
opened on each hard drive media.
After setup complete please click
the save button and system will
return to the previous menu.
Figure 4-13
Playback or search on the Redundant disk.
There are two ways for you to playback or search on the Redundant disk.
l Set redundant disk(s) as read-only disk or read-write disk (Main menu->Advanced->HDD
management). See .System needs to reboot to get setup activated. Now you can search or
playback file in redundant disk.
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l
Dismantle the disk and play it in another PC.
4.5 Detect
4.5.1 Go to Motion Detect Menu
In the main menu, from Setting to Detect, you can see motion detect interface. See Figure
4-14.
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4.5.2 Motion Detect
Motion Detection menu is shown as below. See Figure 4-14.
4.5.2 Motion Detect
Detection menu is shown as below. See Figure 4-14.
Channel: Select the channel you want to implement motion detection.
Type: In the dropdown list, select motion detection option.
Record channel: Select the channel to activate recording function once alarm
is triggered. Please make sure you have set MD record in encode interface(Main
Menu->Setting->Schedule) and schedule record in manual record interface(Main
Menu->Advanced->Manual Record)
Enable tour: Here is where you activate tours with different cameras.
Latch: When motion detection completes, system automatically delays detecting for a
specified time. The value ranges from 10-300 seconds.
PTZ preset: Click set button and the interface is shown as in Figure 4-15. Here you
can set presets for one or more channels.
Region: Click “select”button to set motion detection region. See Figure 4-16.
Sensitivity: There are six levels. The sixth level is the highest sensitivity.
Alarm output: When alarm triggered, system enables peripheral alarm devices.
Show message: System displays message on the screen to alert you when alarm is triggered.
Please highlight icon to select the corresponding function. After setup please click save
button and system returns to the previous menu.
Note:
In motion detection mode, you cannot use copy/paste to set channel setup since the video
in each channel may not be the same. In Figure 4-15, you can left click the mouse and
then drag it to set a region for motion detection. Click Fn to toggle between setting or
withdrawing motion detection.
After setting, click enter button to exit.
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Figure 4-14
Figure 4-15
Figure 4-16
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Figure 4-17
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4.5.3 Video Loss
In Figure 4-14, select Video Loss in the
Type item. You can see the interface is
shown as in Figure 4-17.This function
allows you to be informed when video loss
occurs. You can enable alarm output channel
and then enable
show message function.
Figure 4-18
Channel: Select the channel you want to enable lens shading alarm.
Type: Select video loss.
Record channel: Select the channel to record when video loss occurs..
Alarm output: Activate peripheral alarm device when video loss occurs.
Enable tour: Here is where you activate a tour.
Latch: When motion detection completes, system automatically delays detecting for a
specified time. The value ranges from 10-300 seconds.
PTZ preset: Click set button to set preset for one or all channels.
Period 1/2: Set two periods (00.00-24.00).
Alarm output: When video loss occurs, system enables peripheral alarm devices.
Please highlight icon to enable this function
Show message: System displays message on the screen to alert you when alarm occurs.
Please highlight icon to enable this function
4.5.4 Camera Masking
When someone masks lens, the system can
alert you to guarantee video continuity.
Camera mask detection interface is shown as
in Figure 4-18a .
Channel: Select the channel you want to
enable camera mask detection function.
Type: Select camera mask detect from the
dropdown list.
Record channel: Select the channel to record
when camera mask occurs.
Figure 4-18a
Alarm output: Activate peripheral alarm device when camera mask occurs.
Enable tour: This activates a tour between different cameras.
Latch: when motion detection completes, system auto delays detecting for a
specified time. The value ranges from 10-300 seconds.
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PTZ preset: Click set button to set preset for one or all channels. See Figure 4-16.
Period 1/2: Enables two periods to be set with a 24 hour period.
Alarm output: when camera masking occurs, system enables peripheral alarm
device. Please highlight icon to enable this function
Show message: System displays message on the screen to alert you once alarm
occurs. Please highlight icon to enable this function
Note: In this interface, copy/paste function is only valid for the same type, which means
you cannot copy a channel setup in video loss mode to camera mask detect mode.
4.6 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation
Before operation, please make sure you have properly connected alarm devices
such as buzzer.
4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface
In the main menu, from Setting to Alarm, you can see alarm setup interface. See
Figure 4-19.
4.6.2 Alarm setup
Alarm interface is shown as below. See Figure 4-19.
Alarm in: Set channel number.
Source of alarm: There are two alarm sources: local input or network input.
Type: normally open or normally closed.
Record channel: You can select a channel to record alarm video (Multiple
choices). At the same time you need to set alarm record in schedule interface
(Main Menu->Setting->Schedule) and select schedule record in manual record
interface (Main Menu->Advance->Manual Record).
Latch: Allows setting of the latch time after the alarm finishes from 10 to 300 seconds.
System automatically delays by specified setting in seconds, the switching off of the alarm
and activated output, after external alarm is cancelled.
PTZ preset: This activates PTZ control.
Relay out: Select required alarm activation output channel (multiple choices).
Show message: System displays message on the screen to alert you once alarm
occurs.
Period 1 and period 2: Set required time and alarm displays.
Please highlight icon to select the corresponding function. After setup click save button and
system will return to the previous menu.
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4.7 Backup
Click backup icon in the main menu, there
are two function items: detect device
and backup files.
4.7.1 Detect Device
This is where you view device information.
See Figure 4-20.
Figure 4-20
4.7.2 Backup
Select backup device and then channel,
file start time and end time.
Click add button, system begins search.
All matched files are listed below.
System automatically calculates the
capacity needed and remaining. See
figure 4-21.
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System only backs up files with a
before channel name. You can use Fn or
cancel button to delete after file serial
number.
Figure 4-21
Click backup button to backup selected files. There is a progress bar for you reference.
When the system completes backup you will see a display box prompting successful backup.
Click backup button, system begins burning. At
the same time, the backup button becomes a stop
button. You can view the remaining time and
progress bar at the bottom left. See figure 4-22.
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Figure 4-22
Tips:
During backup process, you can click ESC to exit
current interface but the system will not terminate
backup process.
Figure 4-22
Note:
When you click stop button during the burning process, there are two conditions for
different devices:
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l
For CD/DVD burner device, the stop function becomes activated immediately and there
is no data in the burner.
l For USB device, system can backup the data before you click stop button. For example, if
there is a file of 10 minutes, when you click stop after five minutes backup, system only
save the previous 5-minute data in the device.
The file name format usually is: SN_CH+channel number+time Y+M+D+H+M+S. In the
file name, the YDM format is the same as you set in general interface. (Main Menu >Setting ->General).
4.8 PTZ Control and Colour Setup
Note: All the operations here are based on PELCOD protocol. For other protocols, there
may be some differences.
4.8.1 Cable Connection
Please follow the procedures below to go on cable connection
l Connect the dome RS485 port to DVR 485 port.
l Connect dome video output cable to DVR video input port.
l Connect power adapter to the dome.
4.8.2 PTZ Setup
Note: The camera video should be in the current screen. Before setup, please check the
following connections are correct:
l PTZ and decoder connection is right. Decoder address setup is right.
l Decoder A (B) line connects with DVR A (B) line.
Boot up the DVR, input user name and password.
In the main menu, click setting, and then click Pan/Tilt Control button. The interface is
shown as in figure 4-23. Here you can set the following items:
l Channel: Select the current camera channel.
l Protocol: Select corresponding PTZ protocol (such as PELCOD)
l Address: Default address is 1. Best to keep channel and address numbers the same.
l Baud rate: Select corresponding baud rate. Set at 2400.
l Data bits: Select corresponding data bits. Default value is 8.
l Stop bits: Select corresponding stop bits. Default value is 1.
l Parity: There are three options: odd/even/none. Default setup is none.
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2400
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Figure 4-23
After setup click save button.
In one window display mode, right click mouse (click “Fn”Button in
the front panel or click “Fn”key in the remote control) and the interface
as shown in figure 4-24 is displayed.
Click Pan/Tilt/Zoom and the interface below is displayed. See figure
4-25.
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Figure 4-24
Here you can set the following items:
l Step: value ranges from 1 to 8.
l Zoom
l Focus
l Iris
Click icon and to adjust zoom, focus and iris.
Figure 4-25
In figure 4-25, please click direction arrows (See figure 4-26) to adjust PTZ position. There
are total 8 direction arrows.
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Here is a sheet for your reference.
Name Function
function
key
Zoom
Near
Focus
Near
Iris
close
Shortcut
key
|
;t
Function
key
function
Shortcut
Key
Far
Far
Open
8
„;
4.9 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan
In figure 4-25, click the “set”button.
The interface is as shown below. See figure 4-28.
Here you can set the following items:
l Preset
l Tour
l Pattern
l Border
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Figure 4-28
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In figure 4-25, click page switch button, the interface is shown as in figure 4-29.
Here you can activate the following functions:
Preset
Patrol(Tour)
Pattern
Aux on
Aux off
Auto scan
Auto pan
Light on
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Figure 4-29
Note: The following setups are usually operated in figure 4-25, figure 4-28 and figure 4-29.
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4.9.1 Preset Setup
In Figure 4-25, use eight direction arrows to adjust camera
to the proper position.
In Figure 4-28, click preset button and input preset number.
The interface is shown
as in Figure 4-30.
Now you can add this preset to one patrol (tour).
Figure 4-30
4.9.2 Activate Preset
In figure 4-29, please input preset number in the No. box and click preset button.
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4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup)
In figure 4-28, click patrol button. The interface is as
shown in figure 4-31. Input preset number and add this
preset to a patrol (tour). For each patrol (tour), you can
input a maximum of 80 presets.
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Figure 4-31
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour)
In figure 4-28, input patrol (tour) number in the No. box and click patrol button
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4.9.5 Pattern Setup
In figure 4-28, click pattern button and then click “begin”
button. The interface is as shown in figure 4-32. Then you
can go to figure 4-25 to modify zoom, focus, and iris.
Go back to figure 4-32 and click “end”button. You can
save all these operations as pattern 1.
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Figure 4-32
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4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function
In figure 4-29, input mode value in the No. box and click Pattern button.
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4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup
In figure 4-28 click border button. The interface is as shown
in fifure 4-23.
Please go to figure 4-25, use direction arrows to select
camera left limit.
Then please go to figure 4-33 and click left limit button
Repeat the above procedures to set right limit.
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Figure 4-33
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan
In figure 4-29, click “Auto Scan”button and the system begins auto scan. Correspondingly,
the auto scan button becomes a stop button. Click stop button to terminate scan operation.
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4.10 Dome Menu Control
In Figure 4-29, click page switch button, the interface is
shown as below. See Figure
4-34. Click menu to enter dome menu. The direction arrows
here are to control dome
menu. Click page switch button, system goes back to Figure
4-25
Figure 4-34
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5
Menu Operations and Controls
5.1 Menu Tree
The DVR series menu tree is shown as below.
5.2 Main Menu
After you logged in, the system main menu is
shown as below. See Figure 5-1 . There are a
total of six icons: Search, Information, Setting,
Backup, Advanced and Shutdown. Move the
cursor to highlight the icon, and then double
click mouse to enter the sub-menu.
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Figure 5-1
Figure 5-1
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5.3 Setting
In main menu, highlight Setting icon and double
click mouse. System setting interface is shown
as below. See Error! Reference source not
found..
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Figure 5-2
5.3.1 General
General setting includes the following items.
See Figure 5-2.
l System time: Set system time
l Date format: There are three types:
YYYYY-MM-DD: MM-DD-YYYYY
or DD-MM-YYYY.
l Date separator: There are three
denotations to separate date: dot,
hyphen and colon.
l Time format: there are two types: 24hour mode or 12-hour mode.
l Language: System supports various languages: Chinese (simplified), Chinese
(Traditional), English, Italian, Japanese, French, Spanish (All languages listed here are
optional. Slight difference maybe found in various series.)
l HDD full: Select working mode when hard disk is full. There are two options: stop
recording or Overwrite. (Overwrite will overwrite oldest file saved on HDD).
l Pack duration: Set record duration. Default value is 60 minutes per file created.
l DVR No: When you are using one remote control to control several DVRs, you can give
a name to each DVR for your management. Default is 8.
l Video standard: There are two formats: NTSC and PAL.
l Auto logout: Set auto logout interval once login user remains inactive for a specified
time. Value ranges from 0 to 60 minutes.
Note:
Since system time is very important, do not modify time casually. It is recommended to stop
all recording and format the hard drive before changing date or time.
After completing setup please click the save button and system will return to the previous
menu.
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5.3.2 Encode
Encode setting includes the
following items. See Figure 5-.
Please note some series do not
support extra stream.
l Channel: Select the channel
you want.
l Compression: System supports
H.264 or you can select from
the dropdown list.
l Resolution: System supports
various resolutions. You can
select from the dropdown list.
l Bit rate type: System supports two types: CBR and VBR. In VBR mode, you can set
video quality. Always use VBR when networking unit. Note that the a Quality (1 –6 high)
setting is only visible/selectable when Bit Rate Type is set to VBR.
When CBR is set, the bit rate denotes the upper limit of data stream. In altering this
setting the DVR will automatically adjust quality to suit the data stream/bit rate selected.
l Frame rate: There are six levels: 1 f/s,2f/s,3f/s, 6f/s,12f/s,25f/s. (Some series DVRs only
support PAL 25f/s )
l Enable audio: You can enable or disable audio.
² Cover area (Privacy mask): Set window blanking section. You can drag your mouse to set
section size.
² Time display: Select system display time or not when you playback.
² Channel display: Select channel number or not when you playback.
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System default setup is:
l Channel:1
l Compression:H.264
l Resolution: CIF
l Bit rate: CBR
l Quality: 4
l Frame rate: 25f/s
Please highlight icon
to select the
corresponding function.
Figure 5-4
5.3.3 Schedule
Please refer to chapter 4.4 Schedule.
5.3.4 RS232
RS232 interface is shown as below. Here are five items. See 5.5.
l Function: There are various devices for you to select.
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l Baud rate: Select baud rate.
l Data bit: Select data bits.
l Stop bit: There are three values: 1, 1.5 and 2.
l Parity: there are three choices: none, odd and even.
After completing setup please click save button and system will return to the previous menu.
NOTE: THIS FUNCTION IS NOT SUPPORTED.
Figure 5-5
5.3.5 Network
Figure 5-3
This is where you input network information. See Figure 5-3.
l IP address: Input local IP address.
l DHCP: It an auto search IP function. When enabling DHCP function, you cannot modify
IP/Subnet mask /Gateway. These values are supplied by DHCP function. If you have not
enabled DHCP function, IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway are displayed as zero
fields. You need to disable the DHCP function to view current IP information. When
PPPoE is operating, you cannot modify the IP address, Subnet Mask or Gateway.
l TCP port: Default value is 37777. (System server port 37778 is reserved for UDP use.)
l UDP port: Default value is 37778.
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l
HTTP port: Default value is 80.
Max connection: System supports a maximal of 10 users. 0 means there is no connection
limit.
l Transfer mode: Here you can select the priority between fluency or video quality.
l Network download: System can process the downloaded data first if you enable this
function.
After completing setups click save button and system returns to the previous menu.
5.3.5.1 Advanced Setup
Advanced setup interface is shown as in Figure 5-4. Please draw a circle to enable
corresponding function and then double click current item to go to setup interface.
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Figure 5-4
5.3.5.2 IP Filter
IP filter interface is shown as in Figure 5-5. You can add IP in the following list. The list
supports max 64 IP addresses. Please note after you enabled this function, only the IP listed
below can access current DVR. If you disable this function, all IP addresses can access
current DVR.
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Figure 5-5
5.3.5.3 Multiple Cast Setup
Multiple-cast setup interface is shown as in Figure 5-6.
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Figure 5-6
Here you can set a multiple cast group. Please refer to the following sheet for detailed
information.
l IP multiple cast group address
-224.0.0.0-239.255.255.255
-“D”address space
l The higher four-bit of the first byte=”1110”
l Reserved local multiple cast group address
-224.0.0.0-224.0.0.255
-TTL=1 When sending out telegraph
-For example
224.0.0.1 All systems in the sub-net
224.0.0.2 All routers in the sub-net
224.0.0.4 DVMRP router
224.0.0.5 OSPF router
224.0.0.13 PIMv2 router
l Administrative scoped addressees
-239.0.0.0-239.255.255.255
-Private address space
l Like the single broadcast address of RFC1918
l Cannot be used in Internet transmission
l Used for multiple cast broadcast in limited space.
Except for the above mentioned addresses for special use, use other addresses. For example:
Multiple cast IP: 235.8.8.36
Multiple cast PORT: 3666.
5.3.5.4 PPPoE
PPPoE interface is shown as in Figure 5-7.
Input “PPPoE name”and “PPPoE password”you get from your ISP (Internet service
provider). Check that ISP offers this service.
Click save button. You need to restart DVR to activate your configuration.
After rebooting, IP camera will connect to Internet automatically. The IP in the PPPoE is the
DVR dynamic value. You can access this IP to access the unit.
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Figure 5-7
5.3.5.5 NTP Setup
This option allows for the automatic updating of system time in the DVR so overcoming the
need for changing from and to British Summer Time (BST).
You need to install SNTP server (Such as Absolute Time Server) in your PC first. In
Windows XP, you can use command “net start w32time”to boot up NTP service.
NTP setup interface is shown as in Figure 5-8.
l Host IP: Input your PC address.
l Port: This series DVR supports TCP transmission only. Port default value is 123.
l Update interval: Minimum value is updating every 15 minutes.
l Time zone: select your corresponding time zone here.
Here is a list for your time zone setup.
City /Region Name
Time Zone
London
GMT+0
Berlin
GMT+1
Cairo
GMT+2
Moscow
GMT+3
New Deli
GMT+5
Bangkok
GMT+7
Beijing (Hong Kong)
GMT+8
Tokyo
GMT+9
Sydney
GMT+10
Hawaii
GMT-10
Alaska
GMT-9
Pacific Time(P.T)
GMT-8
American Mountain Time(M.T)
GMT-7
American Central Time(C.T)
GMT-6
American Eastern Time(E.T)
GMT-5
Atlantic Time
GMT-4
Brazil
GMT-3
Middle Atlantic Time
GMT-2
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Figure 5-8
5.3.5.6 Email Setup
Email setup interface is shown as in Figure 5-9. Here you can set email server information.
Note:
You need to get the email address from your email service provider first.
Please use semicolon to separate the addresses.
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Figure 5-9
5.3.5.7 DDNS Setup
DDNS setup interface is shown in Figure 5-10.
You need a PC of fixed IP on the internet and DDNS is running in this PC. In other words,
this PC is a DNS (domain name server).
In network DDNS, input your PPPoE name you get from you IPS and server IP (PC with
DDNS ) . Click save button and then reboot system.
Click save button and system prompts for rebooting activate changes.
After rebooting, open IE and input as below:
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//(DDNS server IP)/(virtual directory name)/webtest.htm
e.g.: http
//10.6.2.85/DVR _DDNS/webtest.htm.)
Now you can open DDNSServer web search page.
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Figure 5-10
5.3.5.8 Alarm Server
You can set alarm in accordance with different alarm protocols. System can inform the alarm
server when alarm occurs. See Figure 5-11.
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Figure 5-11
5.3.5.9 FTP
You need to download or buy FTP service tool (such as Ser-U FTP SERVER) to establish
FTP service.
Please install Ser-U FTP SERVER first. From “start”-> “program”-> Serv-U FTP Server ->
Serv-U Administator. Now you can set user password and FTP folder. Please note you need
to grant write rights to FTP upload user. See Figure 5-12.
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Figure 5-12
You can use a PC or FTP login tool to test setup is right or not.
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For example, you can login user ZHY to FTP://10.10.7.7 and then test it can modify or
delete folder or not. See Figure 5-13.
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Figure 5-13
System also supports upload multiple DVRs to one FTP server. You can create multiple
folders under this FTP.
In Figure 5-3, select FTP and then double click mouse. You can see the following interface.
See Figure 5-14.
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Figure 5-14
Please highlight the icon
in front of Enable to activate FTP function.
Now FTP can upload alarm video and motion detection video. Please note, when you are
using this function, please make sure current upload channel is in motion detection or alarm
record status and there is video available.
Here you can input FTP server address, port and etc.
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Figure 5-15
l
File length: Upload file length. When setup is larger than the actual file length, system
will upload the whole file. When setup here is smaller than the actual file length, system
only uploads the set length and auto ignores the remaining section.
l When interval value is 0, system uploads all corresponding files.
l Period 1 and period 2: You can set two periods for one each channel.
System file name is shown as in
Figure 5-16.
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5.3.6 Alarm
Please refer to chapter 4.6 Alarm Setup and Activation.
5.3.7 Detect
Please refer to chapter 4.5 Detect.
5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom
The pan/tilt/zoom setup includes the following items. Please select channel first. See figure
5-14.
Protocol: Select corresponding PTZ protocol such as PELCOD.
Address: Input corresponding PTZ address.
Baud rate: Select baud rate.
Data bit: Select data bit.
Stop bit: Select stop bit.
Parity: There are three choices: none, odd or even.
After completing setup please click the save button and system returns to the previous menu.
For detailed setup, please refer to chapter 4.9 preset/patrol/pattern/scan.
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Figure 5-14
5.3.9 Display
Display setup interface is shown below. See figure 5-15.
Transparency: Adjust transparency. The value ranges from 128 to 255.
Channel name: Change channel name. Please note that all modifications here only apply to
the DVR local end. You also need to open web or client end to refresh channel name also.
Time display: Select display time or not when system is in playback mode.
Channel display: Select display channel name or not when system is in playback mode.
Overlay information: System displays some information on the screen for your reference.
Display mode: Select from the dropdown list: self-adaptive/VGA/TV.
Enable tour: Activate tour function.
Interval: Input interval value here. The value ranges from 5-200 seconds. In tour process, you
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can use mouse or click Shift to turn on window switch function.
Stands for opening
switch function,
stands for closing switch function.
View 1/4/9/16: DVR supports 1/4/9/16 window tour depending on machine channels
available.
Please highlight icon
to select the corresponding function.
After completing setup click save button and system will return to the previous menu.
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5.3.10 Default
Click default icon to display dialogue box. You can highlight
setup. See .Figure 5-16.
l Select all
l General
l Encode
l Schedule
l RS232
l Network
l Alarm
l Detect
l Pan/tilt/zoom
l Display
l Channel name
to restore default factory
Figure 5-16
Please highlight icon
to select the corresponding function.
After setup please click the save button and system will return to the previous menu.
Warning!
System menu colour, language, time display mode, video format, IP address, user account
will not maintain previous setup after default operation!
5.4 Search
Please refer to chapter 4.3 Search.
5.5 Advanced
Double click advanced icon in the main window and the interface below is displayed. See
Figure
5-16
figure 5-17. There are total seven function keys: HDD management, alarm output,
alarm
input, manual record, account, auto maintain, and TV adjust.
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5.5.1 HDD Management
Here is where you implement hard disk management. See .Figure 5-18.
You can set the mode for each hard disk from the dropdown list.
When you use the redundant backup function, you can set one or more redundant HDD(s).
Please note you need to set at least one read-write disk, otherwise system will not record
video. For detailed information you can refer to chapter 4.4 Schedule.
After setup complete please click save button. The system will need rebooting to save these
changes.
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Figure 5-18
Click alarm set button, the interface is shown as below. See figure 5-19.
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Please highlight icon
to select the corresponding function.
You can enable one or more alarm setups. The lower limit ranges from 1% to 99%. Alarm
channel number ranges from 1 to 6. Delay value is from 0 to 240 seconds.
Please note when HDD capacity is not full system only alarms once!
After setup click the OK button and system returns to the previous menu.
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5.5.2 Alarm Output
This is where you set the alarm output. See Figure 5-20.
Please highlight icon to select the corresponding alarm output.
After setup please click OK button and system returns to the previous menu.
Figure 5-17
Figure 5-20
5.5.3 Alarm Input
Please highlight icon
to select the corresponding input channel.
After setup click the OK button and system goes back to the previous menu. See figure 5-21.
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Figure 5-21
5.5.4 Manual Record
Please refer to chapter 4.2.2 manual record.
5.5.5 Account
This is where you set the Users and passwords. See figure 5-22.
You can do the following:
l Add new user
l Modify user
l Add group
l Modify group
l Modify password.
For account management please note:
l System account adopts two-level management: group and user. No limit to group or user
settings.
l For group or user management, there are two levels: admin and user.
l The user name and group name can consist of eight bytes. One name can only be used
once. There are four default users: admin/888888/666666 and hidden user “default”.
Except for user 666666, all users have administrator rights.
l Hidden user “default”is for system interior use only and cannot be deleted. When there
is no login user, the hidden user “default”automatically logs in. You can set some rights
such as monitor for this user so that you can view some channel views without logging in.
l One user should belong to one group. User rights cannot exceed group rights.
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l Reusable function: This function allows multiple users to use the same account to login.
After setup please click save button and system returns to the previous menu.
Figure 5-18
Figure 5-22
5.5.6 Auto Maintain
Here you can set auto-reboot time and autodelete old files setup. See figure 5-23.
You can select required option from
dropdown list. After setup click on the save
button and the system returns to the previous
menu.
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Figure 5-23
The option to auto reboot can cause problems if power cuts are a frequent problem. It is
recommended that the NEVER option is set. The automatic deletion of old files is not
necessary if the option to put the system into OVERWRITE mode in the General menu is set.
5.5.7 TV Adjust
This is for adjusting the TV output setup. See figure 5-24.
Please drag slide bar to adjust each item.
After setup click the OK button and system returns to the previous menu.
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5.5.8 Video Matrix (Optional)
Some series DVRs have the matrix and loop outputs.
5.5.8.1 Loop outputs
They are just the same with video distributors. There are 4/8/16-ch video loop outputs from
our DVR. The DVR video output can connect with other devices such as TV walls, analog
matrix and so on.
5.5.8.2 Matrix outputs
The matrix outputs can be used to build TV walls and tour and display the cameras one by
one.
5.5.8.3 Rear Panel Connection
The rear panel is shown as below. See figure 5-25.
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Figure 5-25
5.5.8.4 37-pin cable introduction
There are three colors cable. See figure 5-26.
l Black: for loop outputs, there are 16-ch loop outputs
l Blue: for matrix outputs, there are 4-ch matrix outputs
l White: for bi-direction talk, one is for audio in and the other is for audio out.
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5.5.8.5 Matrix setup (Optional –depends on facilities available on DVR.
5.5.8.5.1 Enter Video Matrix Interface
In the menu, from “Advanced”to “Video Matrix”. You can see an interface is shown as in
figure 5-27.
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Figure 5-27
5.5.8.5.2 Right Mouse Menu
In one-window display mode, right click mouse to select “Video Matrix”. See figure 5-28.
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Figure 5-28
5.5.8.6 Video Matrix Interface and Application (not available on all models)
The video matrix interface is shown as in figure 5-29.
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You can set each channel. The function consists of two types.
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5.5.8.6.1 Single Tour
Enable tour function. Then set interval time and select corresponding cameras.
You can select “ALL”to tour between all channels.
Note: ”- -“means that there is no alarm activation tour.
5.5.8.6.2 Alarm Tour
Select the “alarm in”channel number from the dropdown list. If there is an alarm
signal from the channel selected, the matrix output will go to tour as you set the
“Alarm”setting (Main Menu->Setting->Alarm). See Figure 5-30.
Alarm tour has higher priority than single tour during this period so the single tour will
stop. After alarm activation tour, the matrix output will continue the single tour.
Figure 5-30
5.5.8.7 Examples
5.5.8.7.1 Example one
In Figure 5-31, matrix outputs”1”, “3”, “4”tour between all cameras of the DVR.
Matrix output 2 tours between “CAM1, CAM6 and CAM7”of the DVR. The interval is
five seconds.
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Figure 5-31
5.5.8.7.2 Example two
In Figure 5-32, when alarm occurs in channel one, the activated matrix output one
begins touring between CAM1, CAM3 and CAM4 of the DVR until alarm activation
tour stops.
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Figure 5-32
5.6 Information
This men is for viewing system information. There are a total of five options: HDD (hard
disk information), BPS (data stream statistics), Log, Version, and Online Users. See figure 533.
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Figure 5-33
5.6.1 HDD Information
This lists hard disk type, total space, free space, video start time and status. See figure 5-34.
Note:
Please remove the failed hard disk before you add a new one.
If there is a hard disk conflict please check hard disk time and system time are identical. If
not then go to the Setting menu and then General to modify system time. Finally reboot the
system to resolve this problem.
In IDE information column, O means okay, X means error occurred and
means there is
no disk.
The serial number after the disk information such as O, means it is the current working disk.
If disk is damaged, system shows as “?”
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Figure 5-34
5.6.2 BPS
Here is where you view current video data stream (KB/s) and occupied hard disk storage
(MB/h). See figure 5-35.
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Figure 5-35
5.6.3 Log
This lets you view the system log file. System lists the following information.
See figure 5-36.
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Figure 5-36
5.6.4 Version
This is where you can view version information. See figure 5-37.
l Channel:
l Alarm in:
l Alarm out:
l System version:
l Baud rate:
l Start upgrade
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Figure 5-37
5.6.5 Online Users
This is where you manage online users. See figure 5-38.
You can disconnect one user or block one user if you have correct system rights.
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Figure 5-38
5.7 Exit
Double click exit button and system displays a dialogue box for you to select.
See figure 5-39.
Logout menu user: Log out menu. You need to input password when you login the next
time.
Restart application: Reboot DVR.
Shutdown: System shuts down and turns off power.
Restart system: System begins rebooting.
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6 About Auxiliary Menu
6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu
In the one-window surveillance mode, right click mouse (click “fn”Button in the front panel
or click AUX key in the remote control). The interface is shown below: See Figure 6-1.
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Figure 6-1
Click Pan/Tilt/Zoom and the interface in Figure 6- will be displayed.
Here you can set the following items:
l Zoom
l Focus
l Iris
Click icon and to adjust zoom, focus and Iris.
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Figure 6-3
In Figure 6-, please click direction arrows (See Error! Reference source not found. ) to
adjust PTZ position. There are a total of eight direction arrows. (Please note there are only
four direction arrows in DVR front panel.)
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6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key
Note the following for reference.
Name Function
function
key
Zoom
Near
Near
Focus
Iris
close
Shortcut
key
Function
key
function
Far
Far
Open
|
;t
Shortcut
key
8
„;
6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function
In Figure 6- click the set button. The interface is shown as below:
Here you can set the following items:
l Preset
l Patrol
l Pattern
l Border
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Figure 6-2
In Figure 6-, click page switch button and you will see an interface as in Figure 6-3.
Here you can activate the following functions:
l Preset
l Tour(Patrol)
l Pattern
l Aux on
l Aux off
l Auto scan
l Auto pan
l Light on
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6.2.1 Preset Setup
Note: The following setups are usually operated in Figure
6-, Figure 6-2 and Figure 6-3.
In Figure 6-, use eight direction arrows to adjust camera to
the correct position.
In Figure 6-2, click preset button and input preset number.
The interface is shown as in .
Add this preset to one patrol number
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Figure 6-4
6.2.2 Activate Preset
In Figure 6-3 please input preset number in the No. blank, and then click the preset button.
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In Figure 6-2, click patrol button. The interface is shown in
.
Input preset number and then add this preset to one patrol.
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Figure 6-5
6.2.4 Activate Patrol
In Figure 6-3, input patrol number in the No. blank and then click the patrol button
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6.2.5 Pattern Setup
In Figure 6-2, click pattern button and then click the begin
button. The interface shows like that in . Please go to
Figure 6- to modify zoom, focus, and iris. Go back to and
click end button. You can memorise all these setups as
pattern 1.
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Figure 6-6
6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function
In Figure 6-3 input mode value in the No. blank, and then click pattern button.
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6.2.7 Border Setup
In Figure 6-2, click the border button. The interface is shown as in Figure 6-7.
Please go to Figure 6-, use direction arrows to select camera left limit, and then please go to
Figure 6-7 and click left limit button. Repeat the above procedures to set right limit.
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Figure 6-7
6.2.8 Activate Border Function
In Figure 6-3, click auto scan button, the system begins auto scan. Correspondingly, the auto
scan button changes to stop button. Click stop button to terminate scan operation.
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Dome Menu Control
In Figure 6-6, click page switch button, the
interface is shows as below. See Figure
6-11. Click menu to enter dome menu. The
direction arrows here are to control dome
menu. Click page switch button, system
goes back to Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-11
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7 WEB CLIENT OPERATION
Please note: All the operations here are taking a 16-ch DVR as an example.
There might be slight differences with the interface in different DVR series.
7.1 Network Connection
Before web client operation, please check the following items:
l Network connection is correct
l DVR and PC network setup is correct. Please refer to network setup (main menu>setting->network)
l Use order ping ***.***.***.***(* DVR IP address) to check connection is OK or not.
Usually the return TTL value should be less than 255.
7.2 Login and Logout
Open IE and input DVR address in the address column. For example, if your DVR IP
is 10.1.27.200, then please input http:// 10.1.27.200 in IE address column.
System displays warning information to ask you whether to install webrec.cab control or
not. Please click yes button.
If you can’t download the ActiveX file, please modify your settings as follows. See
Figure 7-1.
Figure 7-1
After installation the interface shown below is displayed. See Figure 7-2.
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Input your IP
Address here.
Video display
window
Figure 7-2
There are six function keys: login, logout, video, search, configuration and assistant.
See Figure 7-3.
Figure 7-3
Click login and the following interface will be displayed. See Figure 7-4. Please input your
user name and password. Default factory name is admin and password is admin.
Note: For security reasons, please modify your password after you first login.
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7.3 Go to Real-time Monitor Mode
There are three ways for you to go to real-time monitor mode.
Select the channel number besides function key. See Figure 7-5.
Figure 7-5
In Figure 7-5, click “video”button then select real-time monitor and then click the channel
number you want to view.
In the main window, right click mouse, select the channel you want to view from
real-time monitor.
7.4 Video (Right Mouse Menu Operation)
After login, click video button or right click mouse, the interface is shown as below.
See Figure 7-6.
Real-time monitor: Choose the channel you want to view.
Start dialogue: Click here to begin audio talk.
Multi-camera preview: System supports various video preview modes.
Decode quality: There are a total of four levels: general, good, better and best.
Playback control bar: This is where you control playback.
PTZ control: Here is where you control the PTZ. Before operation please
check you have selected the right protocol for the DVR
Volume adjustment: This is where you adjust the PC audio volume.
Alarm setting: This is where you set alarm input and alarm output.
Network data flux: This is where you view current data flux
Full screen: Enter into full screen display mode.
Video zoom: There are five options:20%,40%,60%,80%,100%
Video windows: Support 1/2/4 window display mode.
Figure 7-6
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7.4.1 Real time Monitor
Select the channel you want to implement real-time monitor.
7.4.2 Multi-camera Preview
This is where you select view modes: 1/2/3/4/9/16. (According to model purchased).
7.4.3 Start Dialog
Click this button to enable audio talk function.
7.4.4 Decode Quality
Select decode quality. There are four levels: general, good, better and best.
7.4.5 Playback Control Bar
Select playback bar when you are viewing video file. See Figure 7-7.
Figure 7-7
7.4.6 PTZ Control
Please click the corresponding direction arrow to adjust zoom, focus and iris. See
Figure 7-8. Note: before you operate this function, please make sure you have properly set
PTZ protocol (Main menu->Setting->Pan-tilt Zoom).
Figure 7-8
Click Parameter button in Figure 7-8 and the following interface will be displayed. See
Figure 7-9.
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Figure 7-9
Here is where you control direction operation. There are eight levels ranging from 1 to
8. Level 8 is the fastest speed. In Figure 7-9, click PTZ set button. You can see the following
dialogue box. See Figure 7-10. You can select in the dropdown list.
Figure 7-10
7.4.7 Volume Adjustment
Please drag volume bar to adjust audio level. You can draw a
off audio. See Figure 7-11.
Figure 7-11
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before Mute to turn
7.4.8 Alarm Setting
Click alarm setting, where you can set alarm input and output. See Figure 7-12.
Figure 7-12
7.4.9 Network Data Flux
This displays the statistics of the network transmission data flux. See Figure 7-13.
Figure 7-13
7.4.10 Full Screen
There are two ways to view full screen monitor: One is to double click on the current
monitor window directly; the other is to select Full screen in the right click menu items.
During multi-window state, choose one of the windows and double click for full screen
display.
7.4.11 Resize Video
There are four display ratios for you to choose: 40%, 60%, 80% and 100%. See
Figure 7-14.
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Figure 7-14
7.4.12 Video Windows
This allows the display mode to be selected. See Figure 7-15.
Figure 7-15
7.5 Search
Select video type, channel number and time of the file you want.
Click search button and the interface below is displayed. See Figure 7-16
Use the page up/down key to view the search results. If you double click file name,
you can view the file and the system will automatically backup the image in your
installation directory.
Figure 7-16
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In the search result interface, you can select one or more files to download to your
local PC.
The playback bar is shown as below. See Figure 7-17.
1: Save
2: Stop
3: Snapshot
4: Fast Backward
5: Play
6: Pause
7: Fast play
8: Hide
9. Full-screen
10. Close
Figure 7-17
7.5.1 Download
You can select one or more files you want to download and then click down load
button. System displays a dialogue box asking you specify directory. See Figure
7-18.
Figure 7-18
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Then you can input file name and click save to backup file in your local pc.
During the download process, there is a process bar for you reference. See Figure
7-19.
Figure 7-19
The Download file name is usually made up of: File name +Channel No +Date + Time.
File extension name is .dav.
For example: file name a-0180021205071028.mp4 means:
01: channel 1
80021205: 5th December 2008
071028 :7 hours 10 minutes 28 seconds.
7.6 Configure
Click configure button. There are a total of seven function keys. See Figure 7-20.
Image
Alarm
Motion detection
Network
Video parameter
General
Schedule
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Figure 7-20
7.6.1 Load and Save Configuration
7.6.1.1 Save configuration
Click export configuration button in Figure 7-20.You can save current configuration to
a directory. The file extension name is CFG. See Figure 7-21.
Figure 7-21
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7.6.1.2 Load configuration
Click import configuration button in Figure 7-20. Tick the checkbox to load your backup file.
See Figure 7-22. Click Ok button and then select file with extension name of .CFG. Now you
have updated the system setup as per the saved configuration file. Note that you can load the
configuration so that the IP address, Port and remote address are not loaded.
Figure 7-22
7.6.2 General
Click the General button and the interface below is displayed. See Figure 7-23.
Here you can select file length (Pack Duration) and choose to Overwrite previous files or
stop recording when the hard drive is full. You can also select channel number, protocol,
address and baud rate to control the lens or PTZ.
Figure 7-23
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7.6.3 Schedule
Click the Schedule button and the interface below is displayed. See Figure 7-24.
Select the camera number, day of the week or All and tick the column against the required
time period to denote whether you want a continuous recording (Record), a motion detection
recording (Motion) or an Alarm recording (Alarm).
You may select up to six time periods in any 24 hour period. If you are only selecting one
time period then enter 00:00 –24:00 in time period 1. Only time periods clicked are selected.
Special Note: The Save Channel button at the top of this menu is for saving changes made to
this menu. The Save at the bottom of the menu saves the changes into the configuration file
for reloading from the configuration file.
7.6.4 Image
Click the Image button and the interface below is displayed. See Figure 7-25.
Here you can select the image quality, video type and resolution for each channel. You can
select from the dropdown lists.
Camera: Camera number
FPS (PAL): Frames per second: 1/2/3/6/12/25. (Some series DVR only support 25f/s PAL.)
Data: There are two data modes: CBR/VBR. Always set to VBR for network access.
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Quality: There are six levels. The different data flux occupies different bandwidths
and the transmission image qualities are also different. Among them, level 6
needs the widest bandwidth and can reveal the best image quality. Please note
your setup here only applies for image quality in web or client end.
Video: Compression mode: MPEG4
Resolution: There are several resolutions for you. You can select from the
dropdown list.
Alarm when video loss: You can enable or disable alarm function when alarm
loss occurs.
Network transmission protocol: Select protocol for network playback and monitor.
You can select from the dropdown list.
Figure 7-25
7.6.5 Alarm
This is where you select the record channel and output port. See Figure 7-26.
There are two alarm types: normally open or normally closed.
Delay time ranges from 10 to 300 seconds.
Click on the check box to enable record camera and output port.
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Figure 7-26
In Figure 7-26 click alarm PTZ button and you will see the following interface.
See Figure 7-27.
Figure 7-27
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7.6.6 Motion Detection
Motion detection will take effect exclude the time you set to schedule recording. See
Figure 7-28. The blue area is the selected motion detection area.
Click Full screen or right click mouse to view the motion detection area in full screen.
After setting the area you can Save channel or Clear the area.
Alarm output
Here you can enable alarm output channel. Please tick the check box.
Please note if you want to set this channel as motion detection recording, you need
to turn off the schedule recording setup for this channel (Main Menu->Setting>Schedule).
Figure 7-28
Figure 7-28
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7.6.7 Network
The PPPoE interface is shown in Figure 7-29. As PPPoE is not used in the UK the
information concerning setup in not applicable.
Figure 7-29
7.6.8 Video Parameter
The Video parameter setup interface is shown in Figure 7-30. Before setup please
select channel number first
Audio enable: You can select to close or open audio.
Auto white balance: You can select to close or open white balance.
Image: You can adjust colour, contrast, brightness, saturation etc.
After completing all channels setup, click the “save”button to save all configurations.
Figure 7-30
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7.7 Assistant
Click the Assistant setting and the interface below is shown. See Figure 7-31. There are
nine function keys. Please note the Matrix control item only applies to some special models.
Figure 7-31
7.7.1 User Manage
This is for managing users and user groups. See Figure 7-32. You can click ’+’
to see the whole group list.
Figure 7-32
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7.7.1.1 Add Group
Click “add group”button to input group name. See Figure 7-33.
Figure 7-33
Click “Power”button to set group power.
Click “Save”button to save configuration
7.7.1.2 Delete Group
Click “Delete Group”button, the interface is shown as in Figure 7-34.
Note: You can only delete empty group (E.g.: There is no user in current group).
Figure 7-34
7.7.1.3 Modify Group
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Click modify group, the interface is shown in Figure 7-35. You can modify group
name and then click “power”button to set rights for the whole group.
Figure 7-35
7.7.1.4 Add User
Click “Add User”button and the interface below is shown. See Figure 7-36.
Input user name, password, and then input password again to confirm.
Figure 7-36
7.7.1.5 Power
When you add new user or new group (such as in Figure 7-33,Figure 7-36. ), click
“power”button, the interface is shown as in Figure 7-37. This is where you set user’s
power. There are three power groups: main control power/monitor power/playback power.
You can click the checkbox to enable corresponding function.
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Figure 7-37
7.7.1.6 Modify user
Select one user and then click the modify user button and the interface as shown in Figure
7-38 is displayed. Here you can modify user name.
Figure 7-38
7.7.1.7 Delete user
Select one user and then click “delete user”button, you can see the following dialogue
box. See Figure 7-39. Click “Yes”to delete current user.
Figure 7-39
7.7.2 Record Control
Click “record control”button and the interface below is displayed. See Figure 7-40. You
can select mode for each channel.
Figure 7-40
7.7.3 Log Information
System can automatically backup all operations in log information.
You can click this button to view detailed information. See Figure 7-41.
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Once you click save log button, the log files will be automatically saved in the root
directory such as “C:\ as a text file (e.g.: C:\ 10.1.27.193-log.txt)
Figure 7-41
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7.7.4 Date and Time
Here you can modify system date and time. See Figure 7-42.
Figure 7-42
7.7.5 System Information
Here you can view the basic system information. See Figure 7-43.
The following functions are available:
Turn on/off audio
Select video type
Select preview image
Preview image
Close or open auto tour monitoring
View network data flux
Figure 7-43
7.7.6 Alarm Prompt
This is where you can choose different alarm audio sounds. See Figure 7-44.
Here you can select system AlarmSound.wav file from folder system32 as your audio
sound.
Figure 7-44
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7.7.7 Channel Name
This modifies the channel name.
The revised channel names will be displayed on the screen.
The default setting of the channel name is Channel No.1 to Channel No.16.
See Figure 7-45.
Please note when you modify channel name in DVR end, this modification does not
apply to web end.
Figure 7-45
7.7.8 Upgrade BIOS
Click upgrade BIOS button and the interface shown below is displayed. See Figure 7-46.
Open the BIOS file and then click the send BIOS button.
During the upgrade process, there is a process bar for your reference.
Figure 7-46
7.7.9 Reboot
Click reboot button and system displays a warning dialogue box to alert you.
See Figure 7-47.
Figure 7-47
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7.7.10 Matrix (Only applies to some DVR models)
Matrix control interface is shown as in Figure 7-48.
Figure 7-48
7.7.11 About
This is where you view basic system information. See Figure 7-49.
Figure 7-49
7.7.12 Mail
In the Assistant setup, select email function. You can see the interface as shown in
Figure 7-50. Here you can input server IP, receiver, email title etc.
Figure 7-50
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Now you can set alarm information for future upload.
For motion detection, you can enable Email function in detection interface.
For external alarm, you can enable Email function in alarm setup interface.
See Figure 7-51.
Figure 7-51
After setup, you can receive Email from client end. The Email content is shown as below:
Alarm Matter: Email Test...
AlarmIn Channel: 255
Alarm Start Date(Day/Month/Year Hour:Minute:Second): 12/12/2006 16:30:20
Alarm Device Name: localhost
Mail_Sender IP : 10.6.3.8
In motion detection mode, you can set Email function (Enable/disable) for each
channel.
The email content is shown as below.
Alarm Matter: Motion Detect
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AlarmIn Channel: 2
Alarm Start Date(Day/Month/Year Hour:Minute:Second): 12/12/2006 15:5:36
Alarm Device Name: localhost
Mail_Sender IP : 10.6.3.9
7.8 Un-install Web Control
There are two ways for you to un-install web control.
From start, click run and then input order regsvr32 -u WebRec.ocx.
Use web un-install tool “uninstall web.bat”to un-install web con
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8 SightBoss System
The sightBoss system allows you to manage numerous DVR365s remotely.
8.1 Features
The sightBoss system has the following features:
l Manages devices conveniently
l Supports multiple-device connection, real-time surveillance and playback
l Device management, log review and user management
l PTZ control and device alarm, video record
l Supports multiple-device upgrade simultaneously
l E-map and network backup support
8.2 Environment
We recommend the following minimum PC system configuration:
Hardware
l CPU P4 2.0G
l Video card: supports hardware zoom such as ATI, TNT2 PRO. We recommend
ATI9800 or above dual channel. 128M/128bit
l Network card: 100M
Software
l For client end we recommend Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
8.3 Overview
Multiple-client main window is shown in Figure 8-1.
Section 5
Section 1
Section 6
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Figure 8-1
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There are a total of six sections:
l Section 1: There are five function keys: monitor, record, device, system and e-map.
Please refer to chapter four for detailed information.
l Section 2: View channel video.
l Section 3: Select display mode. System supports the following display modes: full-screen
/single window/four-window/six-window/eight-window/nine-window/sixteen-window.
l Section 4: View current help information.
l Section 5: Display data flux and CPU status.
l Section 6: There are four function buttons: PTZ/Colour setting/Device/Plan. Please refer
to chapter three for detailed information.
8.4 More Details
Please refer to the SightBoss System User’s Manual for more information.
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9 Frequently Asked Questions
1. DVR will not boot up properly.
This can be due to the following:
Incorrect power supplied, poor connection or power switch damaged.
Incorrect BIOS loaded.
Hard drive malfunction or damaged data cable to hard drive.
Incompatible hard drive fitted.
Front panel error.
Damaged mainboard.
2. System cannot detect hard disk.
Check that the serial ATA data cable and power cord are correctly connected.
3. I cannot use Schedule record function.
Please note the recording time unit takes one day as a working unit i.e.: from 0000hrs to
2400hrs.
4. Record light is flashing during the whole recording procedure.
Check the external video input signal. This problem usually happens when the inputting
signal is not standard. Sometimes the reading speed of the Hard Drive is too slow. In this
situation, you will need to change the hard drive.
5. My DVR is very hot, is there any problem?
The DVR365 does generate considerable heat. It is very important that the environment
where the unit is installed is dry and free from dust. Always ensure the unit is installed in a
well-ventilated position and that air vents are not covered.
6. I cannot see video signal on one channel while the other channels are ok
Check the video cable connection. Connect the camera video cable direct to the monitor to
test. If there is still no signal, there may be a problem with the camera or video cable.
7. I cannot use my remote controller.
Please move remote controller directly to the DVR, and then press address button. System
displays address input dialogue box. Please input you remote address (default value is 008).
When ACT light is on, you can use it.
8. I cannot control PTZ or dome
Check RS485 connections are correctly connected.
Check system setup. Please refer to pan-tilt setup.
Protocol and Baud Rate must agree with physical PTZ setup.
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9. I cannot login via web
There are two conditions:
l Network connection failure
Check your DVR and PC connections are correct. Please check DVR IP address, network
cable and Gateway address. Use ping facility to check PC can see DVR.
l Invalid password or username. Please check correct username and password have been
specified.
10. When I first connect to the server video quality is poor.
If the image returns to normal in five seconds, effect is normal.
11. What peripheral equipment DVR can work with?
This DVR supports equipment such as keyboards, alarm input and output equipment and
alarm servers and access control systems.
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Mb/h
Bit Rate/kbs
FPS
Bit Rate
RES.
Ch
HDD capacity (Gb) required per channel for set days
1day
5days
10days
14days
30days
1
CIF
CBR
1
128
512
1024
46
74
74
1
2
2
6
9
9
11
18
18
16
25
25
33
53
53
2
CIF
CBR
6
128
512
1024
53
177
289
1
4
7
6
21
35
13
42
69
18
59
97
38
127
208
3
CIF
CBR
12
128
512
1024
54
192
354
1
5
8
6
23
42
13
46
85
18
64
119
39
138
255
4
CIF
CBR
25
128
512
1024
58
192
377
1
5
9
7
23
45
14
46
91
19
65
127
42
139
272
Mb/h
Bit Rate/kbs
FPS
Bit Rate
RES.
Ch
HDD capacity (Gb) required per channel for set days
1day
5days
10days
14days
30days
1
D1
CBR
6
128
78
2
9
19
26
56
2
D1
CBR
6
512
201
5
24
48
67
145
3
D1
CBR
6
1024
371
9
44
89
125
267
4
D1
VBR
6
1024 (4) 229
6
28
55
77
165
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Mb/h
Quality
Bit Rate/kbs
Bit Rate
FPS
RES.
Ch
HDD capacity (Gb) required per channel for set days
1day
5days
10days
14days
30days
1 101
1 D1 VBR 6 128 4 305
6 364
2
7
9
12
37
44
24
73
87
34
102
122
72
220
262
1 99
2 D1 VBR 6 512 4 300
6 349
2
7
8
12
36
42
24
72
84
33
101
117
72
216
251
1 99
3 D1 VBR 6 1024 4 302
6 349
2
7
8
12
36
42
24
73
84
33
102
117
71
218
251
1 99
4 D1 VBR 6 2048 4 301
6 349
2
7
8
12
36
42
24
72
84
33
101
117
72
217
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It should be noted that record times are only given as an estimate. Various factors
including frame rate, bit rate setting, resolution and (in the case of VBR Bite Rate)
quality, will all influence file size and resulting hard disk storage capacity. Altering any of
these perameters will influence file size. In addition the complexity of the image will
greatly influence files size, the more shades/colours included in the image the larger the
files size will be.
By selecting ‘
Motion Detect’or ‘
Alarm’triggering of recordings note that the above times
may be greatly extended.
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11 Networking a Digital Video Recorder
Does the site already have
or require Internet access ?
No
How many PCs need access
to the DVR ?
Only 1
More than 1
See
Option 1
See
Option 2
Yes
See
Option 3
11.1 Basic Network Troubleshooting
You must be able to perform some basic tasks in order to connect your Digital Video
Recorder to a PC and subsequently the Internet.
The following page describes some simple tasks but more help is available online at
www.systemq.com so before you start please download the following tips from the website
‘Online Support’section Tip 117
TIP 36
Tip 58
Describing how to set a PCs IP Address
Describing how to perform ‘ping’test
Describing how to configure a router for Internet access
The diagrams that follow suggest settings that if used will result in a successful connection.
Bear in mind that when it comes to Option 3 for Internet use, different router manufacturers
may not use the exact settings given here so slight adjustments may be necessary.
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11.1.1 How do I set my PC to ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’?
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Control Panel,
Network Connections,
Local Area Connection,
Properties,
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),
Properties,
Select ‘Obtain IP Address Automatically’
11.1.2 How do I set my PC’s IP Address Manually ?
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·
·
·
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Control Panel,
Network Connections,
Local Area Connection,
Properties,
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),
Properties,
Select ‘Use following IP Address’
Enter … IP Address
Subnet mask
Default gateway
11.1.3 How do I find out my PC’s IP Address ?
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·
·
Start
Run
Cmd
ipconfig
11.1.4 How do I use Ping to test a Connection to my DVR ?
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·
·
Start
Run
Cmd
Ping <IP-Address> <Enter>
eg: ping 192.168.1.108 <Enter>
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11.1.5 How do I Configure a Router for Remote Access ?
·
Instructions on the System Q website cover the NET800 and Netgear Routers
11.1.6 How do I find the On-Line Support ?
http://www.systemq.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?display=user2
Detailed descriptions are available there for all these questions plus more besides, including …
·
How to find a device’s MAC address (Tip 3)
·
How to implement Dynamic DNS (Tip 56)
·
Setting Internet Explorer Security Settings to install an Active-X (Tip 94)
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How to control a PTZ from a DVR
·
How to play back recordings from various DVRs
·
Links for downloading client software packages
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11.2.1 Option 1 : Connect a DVR Directly to a Single PC
Figure 1
Computer
Digital Video Recorder
RJ45 cross
over cable
IP Address = 192.168.1.108
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
IP Address = 192.168.1.10
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
Tasks :
·
·
·
·
·
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Configure network settings in DVR manually
Configure network settings in PC manually
Connect DVR & PC together using an RJ45 cross over cable
Install and configure the DVR client software
Reboot both DVR & PC
Test the PCs connection to the DVR using ‘Ping’
Connect using the client software
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11.2.2 Option 2 : Connect a DVR to a PC via a Switch or Hub
Figure 2
Computer No 1
Switch or Hub
PWR
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ACT ACT
COL COL
SWITCH
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UPLINK
patch cable
IP Address = 192.168.1.10
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
Computer No 2
patch cable
IP Address = 192.168.1.11
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
Digital Video Recorder
patch cable
IP Address = 192.168.1.108
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
Tasks :
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·
·
·
·
·
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Configure network settings in DVR manually
Configure network settings in PC manually
Connect DVR & PC together using an RJ45 cross over cable
Install and configure the DVR client software
Reboot both DVR & PC
Test the PCs connection to the DVR using ‘Ping’
Connect using the client software
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11.2.3 Option 3 : Connecting for Internet Access
Figure 3
Telephone
Computer
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
*
8 #
BT Wall Socket
ADSL Filter
Ideally :
Set PC to Obtain IP Address Automatically
Alternatively :
IP Address = 192.168.1.10
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
Gateway = 192.168.1.1
RJ11 cable with
BT Adapter
Modem / Router
RJ45 patch cable
000
LA N
Power
LINK
ACT
ADSL
LINK
T es t
ACT
IP Address = 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
Digital Video Recorder
RJ45 patch cable
IP Address = 192.168.1.108
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
Gateway = 192.168.1.1
Important Notes :
If using a BT phone line you must use an ADSL modem router, if using a NTL or cable phone
service you must use an appropriate cable router.
Be aware that when connected to the internet, the router has two IP addresses: internal and
external. The internal address is seen by devices connecting to it’s Ethernet ports, the
external address represents it’s connection to the local exchange via the telephone line.
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Tasks :
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Find out what the external IP address is, this is assigned by the customer’s Internet
Service Provider
Find out : is this a fixed IP address, ie: “Static, or does it change, ie: “Dynamic”?
Configure network settings in the DVR manually
Configure network settings in the PC to “Obtain IP Address Automatically”if
possible, if not, then configure manually
Connect DVR & PC to the modem/router using patch cables
Install and configure the DVR client software
Reboot both DVR & PC
Test the PCs connection to the DVR using ‘Ping’
Use the client software to connect to the DVR from the local PC
Ensure the PC has outbound Internet access
Configure the modem router for inbound access using either “Port Forwarding”, or
“DMZ”
Ask a colleague offsite to test Internet access by connecting to the router’s external IP
address
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Appendix A HDD Capacity Calculation
Calculate total capacity needed by each DVR according to video recording (video recording
type and video file storage time).
Step 1: According to Formula (1) to calculate storage capacity qi that is the capacity of each
channel needed for each hour, unit Mbyte.
qi = d i ¸ 8 ´ 3600 ¸ 1024
(1)
In the formula: d i means the bit rate, unit Kbit/s
Step 2: After video time requirement is confirmed, according to Formula (2) to calculate the
storage capacity mi , which is storage of each channel needed unit Mbyte.
mi = qi × hi × Di
(2)
In the formula:
hi means the recording time for each day (hour)
Di means number of days for which the video shall be kept
Step 3: According to Formula (3) to calculate total capacity (accumulation) qT that is needed
for all channels in the DVR during scheduled video recording.
c
q T = å mi
(3)
i =1
In the formula: c means total number of channels in one DVR
Step 4: According to Formula (4) to calculate total capacity (accumulation) qT that is needed
for all channels in DVR during alarm video recording (including motion detection).
c
qT = å mi ×a%
i =1
In the formula a% means alarm occurrence rate
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